Renault Captur 2012 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 10 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Captur could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 Cactus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.48 m | |
| Renault Captur is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 19 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The Citroen C4 Cactus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`749 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8200 | |
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